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2011 UCI Marathon World Championships
Looking at the results of this years Marathon World Championships
I am surprised to observe that this is no Australian representation in the race.
Surely we have athletes of the caliber to compete in such an event. The course being 115km and 2870m of climbing may have even suited some of our elite riders.
for those in the know, I would be interested in understanding why we do no have a team representing
Australia ? Is it a funding / sponsorship issue or some MTB politics ?
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Thanks that is a good read !
Without knowing the course but purely looking at the results / times for a 115km 2850m climbing course, I think 'Red Racer' would have been a good possibility for at least a top 20 finish aka time around 4hr 40min - maybe even higher.
Hopefully we can send some riders to represent us next year.I am surprised that the manafacturers dont get involved i.e sponsorship to ensure the best riders in the world dont make it to the world championships. It would be good for the riders profile and then followon sales in the respective countries of the athlete.